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Spate of fuel thefts from vehicles in Thanet reported to police

13:03, 04 March 2020

updated: 13:04, 04 March 2020

A series of fuel thefts from vehicles have been reported across Thanet.

Five incidents have been reported to police between Friday, February 28 and yesterday in Minster, Ramsgate and Manston.

A series of fuel thefts have been reported. Stock picture
A series of fuel thefts have been reported. Stock picture

On February 28, two lorries were targeted on the A229 in Monkton.

A further fuel theft was reported at 6am on Sunday, March 1 at Minster Services, and yesterday, fuel was reported stolen from two more lorries at about 2.45am on the coastbound carriageway of the A229.

Police are urging witnesses to come forward.

Anyone who witnessed the thefts or has information should call police on 01843 222289 quoting reference 03-0079.

You can also call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or complete the online form at www.crimestoppers-uk.

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